Augustine
A Very Short Introduction
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9780192854520
Publication date:
09/07/2001
Paperback
144 pages
174x111mm
Price: 350.00 INR
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ISBN:
9780192854520
Publication date:
09/07/2001
Paperback
144 pages
Part of Very Short Introductions
Henry Chadwick
Henry Chadwick is one of the foremost authorities on Early Christianity,Augustine is a key figure in the transition from pagan to specifically Christian philosophy,As well as his major contribution to the development of theology, Augustine wrote on topics such as time, free will, and ethics
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Henry Chadwick
Description
By his writings, the surviving bulk of which exceeds that of any other ancient author, Augustine came to influence not only his contemporaries but also the West since his time. This Very Short Introduction traces the development of Augustine's thought, discussing his reaction to the thinkers before him, and themes such as freedom, creation, and the trinity.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective,
new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
About the author
Henry Chadwick, Formerly Regius Professor Emeritus of Divinity, University of CambridgeHenry Chadwick
Table of contents
List of illustrations
1:The formation of Augustine's mind: Cicero, Mani, Plato, Christ
2:Liberal arts
3:Free choice
4:A philosophical society
5:Vocation
6:Confessions
7:Unity and division
8:Creation and the Trinity
9:City of God
10:Nature and grace
Further reading
Index
Henry Chadwick
Description
By his writings, the surviving bulk of which exceeds that of any other ancient author, Augustine came to influence not only his contemporaries but also the West since his time. This Very Short Introduction traces the development of Augustine's thought, discussing his reaction to the thinkers before him, and themes such as freedom, creation, and the trinity.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective,
new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
About the author
Henry Chadwick, Formerly Regius Professor Emeritus of Divinity, University of CambridgeTable of contents
List of illustrations
1:The formation of Augustine's mind: Cicero, Mani, Plato, Christ
2:Liberal arts
3:Free choice
4:A philosophical society
5:Vocation
6:Confessions
7:Unity and division
8:Creation and the Trinity
9:City of God
10:Nature and grace
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Index
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